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EVOTINCTION

Despite having a silly name and a pretty well-worn premise, Evotinction is a solid debut from Spikewave.
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63%Game Brain Score
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80% User Score Based on 25 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

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EVOTINCTION is a single player hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Spikewave Games and was released on September 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Evotinction is a third-person stealth game featuring unique hacking mechanics. The developers share an enormous passion for the stealth genre and wish to provide a complex and dynamic stealth experience for players. A variety of hacking skills, environment devices and gadgets provide rich emergent gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
story8 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and a solid audio experience, enhancing the overall immersion.
  • The stealth mechanics and hacking abilities create engaging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking.
  • The story is intriguing and keeps players invested, with a unique premise involving rogue AI.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, making it feel more like a tech demo than a fully realized experience.
  • Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
  • The narrative is often convoluted and poorly explained, leaving players confused about objectives and mechanics.
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, while others describe it as confusing or poorly executed. Many appreciate the visual storytelling and the intriguing premise, though some note that the narrative is primarily conveyed through audio and text logs, which may detract from the experience for those who don't engage with them. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its appeal despite some criticisms.

    • “The story was interesting and kept my attention until the end.”
    • “Very intriguing story line, drip feeding you just enough info to make you do just one more section to find out what's going on.”
    • “The game is based around stealth and is story focused which is a match made in heaven for me.”
    • “The story is mainly told through audio or text logs.”
    • “The game is polished, the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is very fun and satisfying, and the story is interesting, if a little confusing.”
    • “This is a stealth game with a hacker theme, where players assume the role of a doctor to complete various stealth missions and rescue certain individuals.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses; while many praise the fun and satisfying mechanics, polished graphics, and engaging narrative, others note a lack of content variety, challenge, and rushed execution. The stealth elements are well-received, but some players feel the overall gameplay loop is not compelling enough to maintain interest. Overall, the game offers enjoyable moments but may fall short for those seeking depth and variety.

    • “This game is amazing! I really like the gameplay with the drone and all. The only thing that is a bit deceiving is the enemy variety; there aren't a lot. But except for that, the graphics, sound, story, and all are top-notch for an indie game. I give it an 8.5 out of 10.”
    • “The game is polished, the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is very fun and satisfying, and the story is interesting, if a little confusing (then again, I never bothered to read the audio logs and documents I found, so that might just be me).”
    • “It succeeds as an engaging narrative, atmosphere, and with fun gameplay, making it an easy recommendation to anyone looking for something to scratch that stealth action itch.”
    • “But, overall, the game is not rich enough in content and mechanics to catch my interest.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised as beautiful and polished, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals and settings, especially for an indie title. However, some criticism arises regarding the execution and connection of graphical elements to gameplay, with a few noting that the visuals may overshadow other aspects like story and controls. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, though opinions vary on their integration with the game's mechanics.

    • “Very good game, one of the best stealth action games ever; graphics, audio, etc., all solid.”
    • “The game is polished, the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is very fun and satisfying, and the story is interesting, if a little confusing.”
    • “I love the graphics, settings, and story so far.”
    • “Like they expected the visuals to do most of the heavy lifting.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is notably inconsistent; while some players appreciate its engaging narrative and immersive stealth elements, others find it sterile and lacking tension, with a confusing blend of sci-fi tropes that detracts from its identity. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting both enjoyable atmospheric moments and frustrating shortcomings.

    • “It succeeds as an engaging narrative, atmosphere, and with fun gameplay, making it an easy recommendation to anyone looking for something to scratch that stealth action itch.”
    • “A true stealth experience with hacking the environment and a nice atmosphere.”
    • “A slick visual presentation and serviceable if uneven action stealth can't elevate this mildly baffling mishmash of sci-fi tropes that suffers from a lack of atmosphere and identity.”
    • “The confounding narrative doesn't know what to do with its many inspirations; the atmosphere feels sterile and generally lacks tension.”
    • “The action stealth is unbalanced, and the boss fights are frustrating trial-and-error affairs.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally considered decent, featuring a range of graphics settings, including ray tracing options, and it runs smoothly for the majority of players.

    • “The game optimization is decent, and there are graphics settings including ray tracing options.”
    • “The game runs smoothly for the most part.”
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EVOTINCTION is a hack and slash game with science fiction theme.

EVOTINCTION is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

EVOTINCTION was released on September 12, 2024.

EVOTINCTION was developed by Spikewave Games.

EVOTINCTION has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

EVOTINCTION is a single player game.

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